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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,252.87, 28,882.05 and 5,926.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,252.87, 28,882.05 and 5,926.98 is: 8,891.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,252.87 : 28,882.05 = 5,926.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,252.87/28,882.05 = 5,926.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,252.87x = 28,882.05 × 5,926.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,252.87x = 171,183,266.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,183,266.97/19,252.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,891.31

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